Police & Fire: October 25, 2012

Sault Police were called to a business in the 900 block of Ashmun Wednesday evening after a patron failed in her bid to conceal a Fudgesicle, Itti-Bitz and Junior Mints in a hooded sweatshirt.

The items had a combined value of $3.47.

Terri A. Prevost, 19, was arrested for retail fraud and subsequently booked into the Chippewa County Jail.

Citation issued

Chippewa County Sheriff Deputies report stopping a vehicle for a speeding violation on M-48 near Prentiss Bay Road.

A subsequent investigation revealed the vehicle had a license plate registered to another vehicle affixed to it.

Brandon R. Kurkierewicz, 19, of Drummond Island was cited for improper use of a registration plate and speeding before being released with a future court date.

Suspicious situation

Sault Police were called to the 700 block of Myrtle Elliott Circle on Wednesday after a woman returned to her apartment to find a man trying to gain entry with a hammer and screwdriver.

The man left the scene without incident and it did not appear as though access was gained to the residence.

In a follow-up investigation, the neighbor at first denied trying to gain entry to the apartment with tools. During further questioning, he changed his story saying he thought he heard a muffled scream and was trying to check to see if the woman needed help.

No arrests have been made related to this incident with all of the compiled evidence destined for the desk of the prosecuting attorney.

Assault investigation

City police are investigating a reported assault complaint where a woman said she was slapped and pushed to the ground on Wednesday while in the 1800 block of W. 18th Street.

The woman did not sustain any visible injuries in the incident.

The case remains open pending contact with the identified suspect.

Man hospitalized

Sault Police were called to the steps of a business in the 400 block of Ashmun shortly after 2 a.m., arriving to find a man down.

In speaking with the individual, he displayed the classic signs of heavy intoxication and admitted he had consumed too much alcohol during his night of revelry.

When asked if he needed an ambulance, the man accepted the offer and was subsequently loaded onto a stretcher and transported to War Memorial Hospital for treatment.